The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has decided to investigate officials and politicians who do not declare their assets and liabilities by June 30.
Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Lakshmi Jayawickrama said that all public officials should declare their assets and liability statements in accordance with the Assets and l\Liability Act No.1 of 1975.
The assets and liability statements should be presented annually before June 30, each year.
The Director General of the Commission noted that amongst those who have to declare their assets and liabilities are politicians, court officials, heads of state institution, chairmen of government institutions, mayors and all government board officials.
Jayawickrama also pointed out that these individuals should declare their assets and liabilities both within Sri Lanka and outside.
The Commission to Investigate Allegation of Bribery or Corruption stated that following investigations,legal action could be filed in the magistrates court against those who evade declaring assets and liability statements without a valid reason or make false statements.
The commission stated that action can be taken against such persons under the act.